The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders of the universe, the less taste we have for destruction.

OLLI students experience learning across all contents, with a heavy emphasis on science. The content is catered to individual levels and interests, as well as made relevant to current world experiences.  With a strong focus on reading comprehension, writing, number sense, as well as creativity and imagination, OLLI students are prepared to engage with the world as knowledgeable and confident humans.  These foundational academic skills are strengthened through applying their knowledge outside the four walls as they interact with the rich ecosystems of Costa Rica through data collection and citizen science projects.

Citizen Science  and Sample Projects

• Phytoplankton Monitoring
• Coral  Watch 
• Howler Monkeys and Reforestation 
• Intertidal Zones Data Collection
• Resident Species Field Guide
• Apiology - The Secret Lives of Bees
• Botany and Fashion Design

 OLLI high school student graduates  will earn the following credits:

4 years of English

4 years of Science with 3 science labs

4 years of Mathematics

3 years Social Studies

3 years Visual Arts

3 years Foreign Language

Our small school setting allows us to meet the students where they are at their level and interest.  Therefore there is no concrete road map, however, we attempt to follow the US public school academic calendar:

9th Grade:

Math: Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1

Language Arts: Grammar, Composition, Introduction to Literature

Science: Earth Science and Marine Ecology w/ lab

Social Studies: World History

Visual Art

Foreign Language - Spanish

10th Grade:

Math: Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2

Science: Biology and Marine Biology w/ Lab

Social Studies: Geography, World History

Visual Art

Foreign Language- Spanish

11th Grade:

Math: Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Business math

Science: Physics or Chemistry, Marine Science w/ lab

Social Studies: US/Canadian/Costa Rican History

Visual Art

Foreign Language- Spanish

12th Grade:

Math: Algebra 2, Precalculus, Business math, Calculus

Science: Physics or Chemistry, Marine Science w/ lab

Social Studies: Sociology,  Psychology 

Visual Art

Foreign Language- Spanish